Flood-prone Saw Mill parkway section to be repaved

9:24 PM,
Oct. 6, 2013

Cars drive through flood waters on the southbound side of the Saw Mill Parkway near the Executive Drive exit in Yonkers March 7, 2011. Heavy rain on Sunday caused flooding on parts of the Saw Mill Parkway, causing delays for commuters. ( Carucha L. Meuse / The Journal News )

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Perennial flooding on the Saw Mill River Parkway may soon be alleviated by a repaving project scheduled to begin this month, officials said.

But while the fix is temporary and welcomed by the village, the proposal also may signal the possibility of a permanent solution on the horizon, officials said.

"We're obviously happy to get this interim step taken," Pleasantville Mayor Peter Scherer said. "There are signs that the (state) Department of Transportation has pushed this higher on their radar screen." ...